Job Description

Piping Principal Designer Greenville, SC

Pay: $62$70/hr (W2)

Location: Onsite Greenville, SC

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Compa Industries is seeking an experienced Piping Principal Designer to support large-scale engineering and construction projects. This senior-level role is ideal for an advanced piping designer who can lead design activities, mentor others, and independently produce high-accuracy 2D/3D piping deliverables in a multi-discipline EPC environment.

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To be considered, candidates must meet the following:

15+ years of piping design experience in EPC or industrial projects

Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling & 2D CADD (Smart3D + MicroStation)

Experience leading or supervising design teams (Area Lead Designer experience)

Ability to interpret and produce complex piping drawings (plot plans, piping plans, isos)

Strong working knowledge of codes, standards & DOE/nuclear requirements

U.S. Citizenship

These qualifications are essentialcandidates who do not meet them will not be considered.

About the Role

As a Piping Principal Designer, you will act as a key technical leader within the piping discipline. You will oversee design packages, coordinate multi-discipline interfaces, resolve technical issues, and ensure high-quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. Your work will directly impact constructability, safety, and project performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and guide designers as the Area Lead Designer
• Prepare and check advanced-complexity 2D/3D piping designs
• Develop layouts, models, and detailed drawings in Smart3D & MicroStation
• Coordinate design activities with engineering, construction, vendors & project management
• Perform material take-offs and support procurement reviews
• Support construction with RFI responses and field change evaluations
• Ensure compliance with project standards, quality plans, and nuclear/DOE requirements

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Associate degree in a technical field
• 15+ years of piping design experience (nuclear/EPC preferred)
• Expert-level MicroStation and Smart3D (S3D) skills
• Extensive experience producing & checking complex piping deliverables
• Strong understanding of codes, standards, and DOE/nuclear design expectations
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities

Preferred Experience

• ASME NQA-1 environment experience
• Knowledge of piping component availability & material costs
• Field and construction support experience
• SmartPlant Review proficiency
• Prior work on DOE, nuclear, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or biotech projects

Why Join COMPA?

For over 30 years, Compa Industries has supported mission-critical engineering programs across the U.S. We offer competitive compensation, long-term stability, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that drive national security, technological advancement, and industrial innovation.

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